Why were fifteenth-century Europeans so eager to find a sea route to East Asia? A. They were eager to learn about Asian cultures and religions. B. They wanted to transport European emigrants to East Asia. C. They wanted to export African slaves to China and Japan. D. They wanted an easier, shorter path to the riches of East Asia.
The fifteenth-century Europeans were so eager to find a sea route to East Asia because East Asia had spices, gold, and more riches. Therefore the answer would be D. They wanted an easier, shorter path to the riches of East Asia.
